Endogenous

CTGF CCN2 HCS24 IGFBP8

Connective tissue growth factor (CCN family member 2) (Hypertrophic chondrocyte-specific protein 24) (Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 8) (IBP-8) (IGF-binding protein 8) (IGFBP-8)

Connective tissue growth factor ;
CCN family member 2 ;
Hypertrophic chondrocyte-specific protein 24 ;
Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 8 ;
IBP-8 ;
IGF-binding protein 8 ;
IGFBP-8 ;

The protein encoded by this gene is a mitogen that is secreted by vascular endothelial cells. The encoded protein plays a role in chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation, cell adhesion in many cell types, and is related to platelet-derived growth factor. Certain polymorphisms in this gene have been linked with a higher incidence of systemic sclerosis. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2009],

Function:Major connective tissue mitoattractant secreted by vascular endothelial cells. Promotes proliferation and differentiation of chondrocytes. Mediates heparin- and divalent cation-dependent cell adhesion in many cell types including fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, endothelial and epithelial cells. Enhances fibroblast growth factor-induced DNA synthesis.,similarity:Belongs to the CCN family.,similarity:Contains 1 CTCK (C-terminal cystine knot-like) domain.,similarity:Contains 1 IGFBP N-terminal domain.,similarity:Contains 1 TSP type-1 domain.,similarity:Contains 1 VWFC domain.,subunit:Monomer.,

Secreted

Expressed in bone marrow and thymic cells. Also expressed one of two Wilms tumors tested.

>>Apelin signaling pathway ;
>>Hippo signaling pathway